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Chapter IV
I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction. In actual practise it is rarely possible. I am a case in point. No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone. He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
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higher than, or over, something
From this reading “No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.”
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading “I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “I am a case in point.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am a case in point.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
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From this reading In actual practise it is rarely possible.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
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From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am a case in point.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
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From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
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From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
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From this reading I am a case in point.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
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From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
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From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In actual practise it is rarely possible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In actual practise it is rarely possible.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
not any; not one
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
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From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading I am a case in point.
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From this reading In actual practise it is rarely possible.
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From this reading In actual practise it is rarely possible.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In actual practise it is rarely possible.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
